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From Jordan To Gainesville: Middle Eastern Embroidery Makes An Entrance
By Grethel Aguila
February 11, 2021
Gainesville City Commissioner Reina Saco is reserving her newest face mask for a special occasion her next appearance in City Hall. Its green, gold and light red hues geometrically intertwine, creating an intricate reminder of the hands behind its creation: women living in Jerash refugee camp in Jordan.
The mask is one of 50 carefully woven, embroidered and shipped from the camp more than 6,000 miles away to The How Bazar, a vintage store located on University Avenue. The special shipment came from a partnership with Sitti Soap, an organization that helps refugee women sell their products.